Arizona Conference

Binding the Wounds (begins Jan. 4) 22 sessions for those who have experienced wounding; 7-9 p.m. Sunday evenings. Pre-registration is required. Info: Duane and Nancy Anderson, 480-832-6111.

Sabbath School Workshop (Jan. 10) Yuma Central Church, 3:30-8 pm. Info: Vonnie, 928-783-6533.

Richard Halversen Prophecy Seminar (Jan. 16-Feb. 21) Chandler Church, 1188 W. Galveston St., Chandler.

Senior Winter Visitors’ Camp Meeting (Jan. 17) Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton Dr., Scottsdale; (Feb. 7) Yuma. Info: Sandi, 480-991-6777, ext. 129.

Youth Rally (Jan. 23-25) Thunderbird Academy. Info: Tony or Carol, 480-991-6777, ext. 125.

Danny Shelton and the 3ABN Team (Jan. 31) will present a full day of music, praise and worship at the Camelback Church; 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.; 5902 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix.

Pathfinder Leadership Class (Jan. 31) Tucson; 8-hour Master Guide seminar and 2nd half of 10-hour basic staff training. Info: Beth, 602-978-6069.

Sabbath School Workshop (Feb. 28-29) For adults and children; Paradise Valley Church. Info: Ivan, 480-991-6777, ext. 110.

Central California Conference

Women's Retreat (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite, featuring Rena Majors and Ginny Allen; (Feb. 6-8) Soquel Conference Center, featuring Ginny Allen and Celina Worley. Info: Pat, 559-642-2396, or Onalee, 559-347-3198. Application: http://ccc.adventist.org/ministry/womens.

Couples' Retreat (Feb. 6-8) Pismo Beach, featuring Drs. Les and Prudence Pollard. Info: Silvia, 559-347-3174.

Youth Prayer Conference (March 4-7) Fresno Adventist Academy. Open to all high school youth. Info: Vicky Mortenson, 559-251-5548, or vmortenson@faa.org.

California Youth Rush (June 6-Aug. 13) Want a summer ministry and a good scholarship, too? Join a magabook team doing literature evangelism. Check out pictures and get an application at ccc.adventist.org/rush or contact Bill Krick, 559-347-3151, wkrick@cccsda.org. Must be 16 or older.

La Sierra University

Registration (Jan. 2) Advising and registration for new freshmen and transfer students. Confirmation and registration deadline for all students. Info: 909-785-2000.

La Sierra University Astronomical observatory (Jan. 2, Feb. 6) First Friday of the month, 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 909-785-2273.

Classes Begin (Jan. 5) Info: 909-785-2000.

Lynnette Kobernik Faculty Recital (Jan. 11) Enjoy the sounds of the oboe with Lynnette Kobernick, LSU lecturer in music, 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.

Visual Poetry (Jan. 12-Feb. 1) collage and mixed media by Maurice Gray. Brandstater Gallery. Info: 909-785-2959.

First Service worship (Jan. 2) Steve Hemenway, (Jan. 9) Vaughn Nelson, (Jan. 16) Samuel Leonor, Jr., (Jan. 23) Jeff Gang, (Jan. 30) Samuel Leonor, Jr. LSU Church, 7:45 p.m. Info: 909-785-2090.

Assembly Women’s Resource center (Jan. 20) LSU Church, 11 a.m. Info: 909-785-2470.

Cinderella by Jules Massenet (Jan. 24-25) Disney World meets French Grand Opera. Enchanting sets, costumes, singing, and of course, the glass slipper. Hole Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Info: 909-785-2036.

Missions Emphasis week (Jan. 26-31) Crystal Heart Awards Ceremony with the Riverside Community (Jan. 31). Info: 909-785-2021.

Spend Sabbath afternoon at La sierra. Visit the Stahl Center Museum, the World Museum of Natural History, the magnificent “The Glory of God’s Grace” sculpture, and enjoy the lush 100-acre campus that is a state designated Arboretum; 2-5 pm. Stahl info: 909-785-2999 or stahl@lasierra.edu. Museum info: 909-785-2209.

Northern California Conference

For info about any of the following events, call the NCC at 925-685-4300.

Sacramento Youth rally (Jan. 9-10) Carmichael Church. Info: 916-487-8684.

Pastors and Bible Instructors meeting (Jan. 11-14) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ralph Robertson, 925-685-4300

Hispanic Lay Activities seminar (Jan. 16-18) Leoni Meadows. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Young Women’s retreat (Jan. 23-25) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Diabetes Management training (Jan. 23-25) Rocklin Church. Info: Gordon Botting, 925-685-4300.

Leadership convention (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) Leoni Meadows. Info: Tina Cochrane, 925-685-4300.

Child Protection Seminar (Feb. 1) 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Santa Rosa Church, 840 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Registration info: 707-578-8883.

Leadership Training for Academy retreat (Feb. 4-6) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Jr/Sr Academy Students retreat (Feb. 6-8) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Romania Evangelism trip (Feb. 16-March 6) Info: Ralph Robertson, 925-685-4300.

NAD Youth/Pathfinder/Adventurer Leadership convention (Feb. 19-22) Denver. Info: 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

For more info about the following, call 707-965-6303 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

Carol Williams Organ Concert (Jan. 10) Fine Art Series, PUC Sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Jan. 10) 7-9 p.m. Jody Barbuta’s A Present Figure, 1997-2003.

Adventure Series (Jan. 17) Sandy Mortimer’s Ireland-Celtic Myths and Splendors. Paulin Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Paulin Center for the Creative Arts: Registration (Jan. 20) Info: 707-965-6201.

Paulin Center for the Creative Arts recital (Jan. 27-28) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Academy Keyboard festival (Jan. 29-31) Info: 707-965-6201.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Feb. 14) Art Department Faculty Exhibition, New Work, 7-9 p.m.

College Days (Feb. 26-29) High school seniors, visit classes, meet professors, find your future roommate and more! Info: 800-862-7080 or visit www.puc.edu.

Southeastern California Conference

Winter Wednesdays (a five-week seminar series beginning Jan. 14) Topics include: our English Bible, astronomy, church, time management, life’s purpose and guitar lessons for junior-highers. Loma Linda University Church. Info: 909-558-4570.

Prayer Retreat (Jan. 29-Feb.1)“Mountain Top Conversations with God,” Pine Springs Ranch, featuring Ron Halverson, Hyveth Williams, Dan Smith. For church leaders, prayer coordinators, pastors, and laypeople. Sponsored by SCC. Info: 909-509-2260 or Karen Martell at 909-849-5791, evenings.

Palm Springs Winter Camp meeting (Jan. 30-31) Featuring Dwight Nelson, Niels K. Andreasen, La Sierra University Vocal Octet. Friday night, 7 p.m. at the Palm Springs Church, 620 South Sunrise Way. Sabbath, 9:15 a.m. to noon, Palm Springs High School, 2248 East Ramon Road. Sabbath afternoon, 2:30 p.m. at the church, 760-327-5112.

Mind and Spirit in Dialogue (Jan. 30-31) The annual Loma Linda University Church weekend series for the academic and church communities. LLU Chancellor Dr. Richard Hart presents: “The Changing Face of Missions.” Friday, 7-9 p.m.; Sabbath, 10-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Gentry Gym, Stewart Street, Loma Linda. Open to all.

San Diego Academy Alumni reunion (March 5-6) Friday vespers, 7 p.m., Paradise Valley Church. Sabbath services, 9 a.m., San Diego Academy gymnasium. Speaker Dick Duerksen, ’64. Sabbath afternoon and evening programs Paradise Valley Church. Info: David Wren, 619-216-9199.

2004 Communication Workshop (Feb. 8) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at “Our Daily Bread” Auditorium, Norwalk Church, 12201 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk (just off I-5). A workshop for church/school communication leaders, pastors and event planners featuring presentations by professionals in community involvement, awareness and promotion, web site development, digital photography and more. Sponsored by the Southern and Southeastern California conferences. Info: 818-546-8461; 909-509-2258.